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Published by Eta Sigma Phi VOLUME 91, NUMBER 1 SPRING 2017 In This Issue 2 ΗΣΦ: Statement of Purpose and Benefits of Membership 2 About NUNTIUS 2 List of Officers 2 Members of the Board of Trustees 2 ΗΣΦ Committees 3 Address from the Megale Hipparchus, Emma Vanderpool 3 Want to place an ad? 3 FASTI 4 Something Old, Something New by Kendall Farkas Acrocorinth, p. 4 6 A Gallic Adventure by Elizabeth Andrews 8 Abstracts of “We Love Wisdom and Beauty: Research by Undergraduate Members of ΗΣΦ” (at the 2016 meeting of CAMWS-SS, Atlanta, GA) 10 Abstracts of “The Next Generation: Papers by Undergraduate Classics Students” (at the annual meeting of the SCS-AIA, Toronto) Pont-du-Gard, p. 6 12 Response by Antony Augoustakis 13 ΗΣΦ Medals 14 ΗΣΦ Website 16 15 Hours in Pylos by Luke Madson 19 Un’estate stupenda a Roma! (An amazing summer in Rome!) by Michael Russo Sphacteria, p. 18 22 Lifetime subscriptions to NUNTIUS 24 In the Footsteps of Poets and Painters: A Summer Tour in Italy by Anne Begin 26 Initiates January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2016 (inlcuding honorary members) 27 List of Chapters Filing the 2016–2017 Annual Report 28 Back Issues of NUNTIUS Wanted 30 Membership Report for 2015–16 30 New and Reactivated Chapters 31 ΗΣΦ Regalia (Honor Cords, Hoods, Jewelry and Lapel Pins) Tiberius’ Palace on Capri, p. 25 32 2017 ΗΣΦ National Convention Ponte Fabricio, p 20 Something Old, Something New by Kendall Farkas Thanks to the generosity of Eta Sigma Phi, I spent six weeks in Greece participat- ing in a brand new excavation. It was a unique experience for me since I was able to observe what it takes to begin a new archaeological project. Not only that, but Greece is an indescribably beautiful coun- try. Between the mountains and shorelines, there was nowhere more beautiful that I could have spent my summer. Since this was the first year of the project, there was a lot of work to be done. I utilized muscles I did not even realize I had. My day began at 4:45 AM. As painful as it was, and some days it was a true test of will to make my way downstairs for breakfast, it all became worth it when we would arrive on site by 6 AM to see the sun rising over From top: Sunrise over the mountains every morning on site. Photo of Acrocorinth At the top of Acrocorinth at the Temple of Aphrodite. About the Author Kendall Farkas was inducted into Eta Sigma Phi at Grand Valley State University (Iota Sigma), where she received her BA in Classical Studies. She is currently a graduate student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, working toward her MAT in Latin and Classical Humanities. Ms. Farkas plans to continue in the field of teaching and is excited to use the knowledge she gained this summer to benefit her future students. 4 the mountains. On site, I had a unique opportunity to try different methodologies and techniques in archaeology that went beyond what I was taught in the classroom. To me, being an archaeologist is a privilege since we uncover the past and give life back to the people who lived thousands of years ago. Every artifact tells a story and it was humbling to be given the opportunity to be on the front lines of such discoveries. After work, many of us would head into the village for lunch and coffee. We lived in ancient Corinth; a small village nestled alongside the ancient archaeological site. Acrocorinth loomed over us, providing a the Acropolis for the first time. And, having spent time in Greece, I am much better prepared to bring my love for the Classical world directly into my classroom. Throughout my time abroad, I experienced many things that I had only read about for class. Seeing Mycenaean citadels such as Mycenae and Tiryns, or visiting famous cult sites such as Eleusis really ignited that passion for the Classical world that I have carried with me and will carry with me into the classroom. I will be better prepared to teach about ancient Greece having seen and experienced it firsthand. I am now prepared to share my experiences with the students in my classroom and to establish connections between ancient remains and real life experiences. Leaving Greece and the excavation Top: Me in front of the Parthenon. was bittersweet, from our final farewells Above: Grand Valley State University students at Eleusis. on site to walking through the village one last time hugging and saying goodbye to unique and scenic backdrop. A couple res- or sipping coffee and chatting with friends. the people who lived there. But the best taurants, grocery stores, and tourist shops “Siga siga” (slowly slowly) is the Greek way part of being a part of the beginning of an make up the town. The benefit to living in of life, a lifestyle very different from what I excavation is the anticipation of all the such a small town was that we really grew do in the United States and one to which I great things still left to be uncovered. to know the locals and they treated us am very happy to have been exposed. Without Eta Sigma Phi and the generos- like their own. The people in the markets In addition to the excavation, I had ity of H.R. Butts Scholarship for Fieldwork would teach us Greek phrases and how plenty of opportunities to travel. My goal in Classical Archaeology, this study abroad to carry on a simple conversation. Being for the summer was to integrate my love would not have been possible. This experi- exposed to the Greek culture in the village of material culture with my future goal of ence has helped shape and provides new gave me some new perspectives. The Greek being a teacher. And the best way to learn direction for my future students and me. lifestyle is very humbling because they is to experience firsthand. No amount This was a summer that I will not forget have a slower pace of life. One is meant to of classroom lecture or textbook images and the memories and friendships I made enjoy the moment, having a simple dinner could prepare me for laying eyes upon will be something I carry with me forever. 5.